Wednesday, June 17, 2015

All the pups are growing like weeds and Rizzo is doing a great job keeping up with them, feeling them and keeping them clean. There are now 3 of them about the 2 lb. mark already. From days 5-10 I stressed the puppies which is a method to help them become more independent and eliminate a alpha in the litter. Once a day they are laid on a cool floor for 5 minutes and they cannot touch each other or mom. While this is going on towels are in the dryer and then they are placed on the warm towels for 5 more minutes. They learn to adjust to different environments and find that they can adapt.

Friday, June 12, 2015

It's been a busy week.....all of us trying to get into a routine....which will only change weekly as they continue to grow and the needs change. Tuesday was vet day and they all got their tails docked and dew claws removed. Momma Rizzo was also checked out and everyone got the seal of approval.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Rizzo is indeed pregnant, so what else to do but have a shotgun wedding for these two hunting dogs. My husband Jeff performed the short ceremony and as you can see they were both paying careful attention to his words. Mess around behind the wood shed young man, and this is what happens!

They have promised to love one another, but Chip is allowed a more open arrangement as he is a stud dog. :-)

The x-ray was done a few days ago and it looks like 12....some say even 13!!

So, we have been extremely busy getting ready for our new little bundles of joy. Yesterday we found the whelping box, cleaned it up and let her try it out for size.

And, while the box is nice and all....she still prefers the bed (although how she gets up there is beyond me) and her hubby Chip is staying true.....

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons - NAVHDA & AKC Registered

About our Kennel

Our Kennel name is very sentimental to me - it was named after my dear Dad. He was such a dog lover that I found it only fitting to name it after him. I know he's watching over us and very proud.
Our next litter is estimated to be winter of 2018 and this blog is to introduce you to our extended family and give you a history of our dogs. As the pregnancy progresses and the puppies arrive, I will continually update photo's and information.
Please feel free to leave a response if you are interested in a puppy.